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15 October 2019

Hanging chair on ceiling joistsOutdoor Living

Oct 15, 2019 9:59 pm

Hi I have purchased a hanging chair to hang on our porch but needed advise on weight bearing load of the roof joists. The chair is a double hanging chair with max weight of 180kg. I have a picture of the porch during construction so you can see the joists Am I able to identify the joists and screw h...

Hi I have purchased a hanging chair to hang on our porch but needed advise on weight bearing load of the roof joists. Th...

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pauljew

28 September 2016

Re: Looking for recomendation/advice on cost of pool BrisbanPools & Spas

Sep 28, 2016 11:09 pm

We decided to go with Compass even though they were significantly more expensive. Now I am really starting to regret it. Worst communication I have had in building.

We decided to go with Compass even though they were significantly more expensive. Now I am really starting to regret it....

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pauljew

19 September 2016

Re: Has anyone built with metro property development?Building A New House

Sep 19, 2016 10:55 pm

They are new to houses in Queensland but under the Creation Homes name. They have done a development of townhouses on the GC and some homes in Hamilton. My home is in Corinda (called riverside) which was initially a Metro development but then changed to part development part self build! Can't give t...

They are new to houses in Queensland but under the Creation Homes name. They have done a development of townhouses on th...

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pauljew

19 September 2016

Re: Has anyone built with metro property development?Building A New House

Sep 19, 2016 9:14 pm

Hi are you in Queensland? Metro property generally do apartments, they own subsidiaries like creation homes in Queensland that are building our home.

Hi are you in Queensland? Metro property generally do apartments, they own subsidiaries like creation homes in Queenslan...

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pauljew

15 August 2016

Re: New home build inspector Brisbane reccomendation?Building A New House

Aug 15, 2016 6:40 pm

Hi I am 2 months away from completion and PHIL from Kspecs has done all my stage inspections. He has been very helpful and thorough. He is doing my fixing inspection on Friday. Cheers Paul

Hi I am 2 months away from completion and PHIL from Kspecs has done all my stage inspections. He has been very helpful a...

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pauljew

1 August 2016

Re: Builder recommendations for Corinda (Brisbane)Building A New House

Aug 01, 2016 1:12 pm

We are due for completion in October. Creation has been good, not without its hiccups as with any build! Our internal fixing are going in now , so don't have pictures of colour schemes yet. Stuck to grey/white tones and stainless steel finishes.

We are due for completion in October. Creation has been good, not without its hiccups as with any build! Our internal fi...

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pauljew

31 July 2016

Re: Builder recommendations for Corinda (Brisbane)Building A New House

Jul 31, 2016 9:54 pm

Hi soon to be neighbors! I am also building at riverside. I am building with Creation, corner plot near park, Hamptons style. Interest to hear what you said about NBN as I been told that we have to wait for rollout. I chatted to Telstra about cable ( as it is present in consort street) but it's goin...

Hi soon to be neighbors! I am also building at riverside. I am building with Creation, corner plot near park, Hamptons s...

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pauljew

6 July 2016

Structural warranty with new poolBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 06, 2016 11:31 pm

Hi Hope this is posted in the correct forum area! We are currently half way through our home build and have decide to add a pool to the mix. We had the structural engineer that did the original structural engineering for the slab draw up a plan for the pool. They have requested that 3 concrete piers...

Hi Hope this is posted in the correct forum area! We are currently half way through our home build and have decide to ad...

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pauljew

7 September 2015

Re: Pool placement and Qld regulationsPools & Spas

Sep 07, 2015 7:08 pm

Thanks Pellehcim. Could I ask who you used as a pool builder?

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pauljew

6 September 2015

Re: Pool placement and Qld regulationsPools & Spas

Sep 06, 2015 11:23 am

Hi wheeliworks The full plans are being drawn up as we speak. I was just jumping the gun a bit to get ideas The site is flat. The front garden from alfresco to North boundary fence is 4 metres. Alfresco and living to east border fence is 4 metres. East boundary is to local park. West of house is min...

Hi wheeliworks The full plans are being drawn up as we speak. I was just jumping the gun a bit to get ideas The site is ...

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pauljew

6 September 2015

Pool placement and Qld regulationsPools & Spas

Sep 06, 2015 8:53 am

Hi I tried reading the barriers rules for pools in Qld but got lost!!! https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=67A6FB23FCD3489F!4495&authkey=!AKbePABIO24uDAI&v=3&ithint=photo%2cJPG Would appreciate help with where we could put our pool. I have attached the plans. https://onedrive.live.com/...

Hi I tried reading the barriers rules for pools in Qld but got lost!!! Would appreciate help with where we could put our...

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pauljew

4 September 2015

Casement windows and glazing barsWindows & Doors

Sep 04, 2015 8:41 am

Hi We are about to embark on having a new home built in Brisbane. We are new to Australia and a bit unfamiliar with the aluminuim window styles. The style of the property is Hamptons and in order to get the right look, the windows have glazing bars attached to the aluminuim. I have attached an image...

Hi We are about to embark on having a new home built in Brisbane. We are new to Australia and a bit unfamiliar with the ...

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